Palais Bourbon

I don't rate many perfumes but this fragrance... is just one of those ones and as you can see flying under the radar... Smelled it for the first time at ScentXplore NYC end of 2025. Purchased it very recently. You know those ridiculous stories that seem unbelievable about how people swear they always get compliments at gatherings and everybody comes up to them? That finally happened to me lol. Wore this for New Years at a small gathering and got the best compliments I've ever received so far on my fragrance journey. "SOMEONE SMELLS SO GOOD OMG" "YEAH THAT SMELLS AMAZING IS THAT YOU??" I was maybe about 3-4 feet away from them. This scent lingers, it projects, it is SEXY. A couple others came up to me after they said that and they all loved it. My collection ranges from 20-25 high end Niche Fragrances and this was an instant banger. I wouldn't wear this to the office.. this is more for date nights, special events and gatherings when you want attention. I would say this leans more masculine but a woman could pull this off. It's power in a bottle.. Best suited for a man who's confident and can dress well.. deadly combination fellas! GO AND BUY IT(Discounters of course)

Some scents are like books you read for years, and Palais Bourbon is that leather-bound volume hiding the secrets of the French Parliament and lavish Parisian salons. When I apply it, the first breath doesn't take me to the street, but into the heart of a palace. I smell time itself—that warm, amber glow mingling with the scent of antique parquet floors and velvet curtains. It’s not just a perfume; it’s the scent of power that doesn’t need to shout to be noticed. At the heart of this fragrance beats vanilla, but not the childish, sugary kind. This is vanilla that has grown up, smoked with incense and wrapped in the finest leather. On my skin, it unfolds like a sunset over the Seine—warm, lingering, and incredibly elegant. There’s a woody depth that keeps me grounded, while the spicy notes make me daydream about Parisian nights that never end. No other scent in my collection carries this weight of integrity. Palais Bourbon is for the days when I want to wear my invisible crown

Out of all the fragrances in this line up, I like this one the most. I think I may be biased though because I happen to like all the notes in here anyway - so whats not to like. I have noticed that a lot of Memo Scents have this ubiquitous base note that I smell in everything I have sampled no matter what the notes are. And, in the beginning, there are definite strong bursts of alcohol and synthetics that blast out before the scent settles. This is a solid ambery-booze frag that will sit well in cooler weather, nights out, and intimate settings. This smells great. I can tell that based on initial wearing this has REAL staying power. I look forward to adding more to this once we are once again in the clutches of winter. For now though, with this 100+ degree heat and 50+ or more humidity - this scent will make you cry so leave it to the cooler climates. Overall: 4.2 - solid performer, decent sillage, limited use for specific seasons.

The opening features a captivating blend, highlighted by a hint of spiced cardamom and incesne with amber notes that evokes the ambiance of a vibrant bazaar. It's an inviting start that certainly drew me in. After about 10 minutes, the fragrance evolves as warm vanilla and earthy notes begin to emerge, enriching the scent without overshadowing its initial intensity. About an hour in, the woods and resins make their entrance, adding a layer of warmth and masculinity that beautifully rounds out the aroma. In terms of performance, Palais Bourbon doesn't project aggressively; it stays relatively close to the skin. This makes it an excellent choice for a cozy, romantic date night in the winter. While it may not be a powerhouse in terms of projection, it certainly lasts well into the seventh hour—a solid longevity for a fragrance of this nature.

Absolutely amazing. Something in the opening reminds me of YSL Opium pour homme Edt. I know, I know, the dry down smells nothing like it and the notes are nothing alike. I'm just writing down my experience. It's warm, it's heavy. Vanillic, incense and spices. No oud detected in my nose throughout the full wear. Together with Loewe, Memo grew to be my favorite perfume house. Ithaque for daily summer wear and Palais bourbon for the winter. It's heavier than African leather, which is more wearable. So definitely not an office scent imo. 4 sprays and you're good to go. I bought 30ML for 125 Euro. This will carry you easily throughout a full fall and winter season. Scent: 8.5 Longevity: 8.5 clothes / 7.5 skin Sillage: 9 Uniqueness: 7.5 Weareability: 5.5 (due to its heavy scent profile)

I absolutely love Palais Bourbon by Memo Paris. It’s quickly become one of my favorite fragrances and always gets me tons of compliments. The scent is a fantastic blend of rich African leather with a touch of creamy vanilla, which gives it a warm, sophisticated edge. The fragrance starts with vibrant spices that add a lively kick, but it’s the combination of leather and vanilla that really makes it special. It feels both luxurious and inviting, almost like stepping into a grand Parisian palace. It’s unique and elegant, and it’s definitely a standout in my collection.

I bought it 3 days ago on sale for around $200. It's a high price even for Turkey. But oh well. One of the best perfumes I've ever tried. As a lover of Tauer's ACDD, LDDM, and African Leather, I fell in love with it the first time I sprayed it. A perfect spicy cinnamon, alcoholic opening. Especially when the oud and ambery drydown arrives, it truly captivates. This is the first time I've experienced this feeling since Tauer ACDD. If you like these 3 perfumes, you should definitely try this one. It's truly beyond wonderful.

This is not a leather fragrance, nor is it an oud. It is more and better. This is a beautifully balanced vanillic amber, spiced with cardamom, patchouli. multiple resins and woods. The vanilla here is the medium within which the other notes rise and circulate; the woods provide structure but do not dominate; the spices and resins bob and weave; and the incense lingers like an echo. The result is an extremely wearable, beautiful scent that is both luxurious and accessible.

The most luxurious perfume Memo Paris has ever released. It opens up as a vibrant, fiery spice bomb of cardamom and cinnamon but it’s very resinous too, the amber and the balsam do a great job at rounding it off. For me, the oud is subtle and the vanilla and leather are the stars of the show. It’s really warm, intoxicating and heavy, a statement fragrance I’d say. One of my favourites, this is very worth it

I personally hate Oud. But this is not an oud scent at all. This does have many similarities to Oud Wood, but the incense makes it deeper and stronger. It last all day, and are a special one This leans masculine for me. Wonderful fragrance!

lovely spicy but not too spicy ..*slightly* spicy ..warm vanilla. Not too sweet but just a little sweet and buttery. Nice base to it and nothing too oudy or artificial. Def in my top 3 from memo.

This ia true masterpiece and hidden gem i guess its harrods exclusive that is why ,oh my god this is so so good,memo is killing it recently now i want the whole collection of memo

So good. A semi-sweet blend of high quality spices. Expertly blended. Pretty much a perfect wintertime fragrance.

Palais Bourbon is a very cozy, warm scent - a bit sexy as well. Very close to a masterpiece to me. 8.5/10

wow! extremely complex! layers and layers of warmth and sweetness. smells like a dream. incredible...

1st sniff reminded me of Au Coeur du Désert Tauer so high quality this is sexy sexy sexy

A big new thing from Memo. Smells African Leather with vanilla. Love, love, love.

Can’t believe I never put my nose go this before now. SO good. 10/10 imo!

Palais Bourbon by Memo Paris, perfumed by Gaël Montero to me is reminiscent of another fragrance from the house of Memo, the crowd favorite African Leather. I find the two to have a similar scent profile even sharing some of the same fragrance notes. The two diverge with Palais Bourbon headed in a better direction to my liking. There's an underlying sweetness that carries itself into the dry down most likely impart from both the Brazilian Tonka Bean Absolute and Madagascar Vanilla Absolute. It's subtle, not too sweet but I would say it's a much better blended fragrance. In my opinion this is the better option instead of African Leather.

This is a really unique fragrance that may not suit everyone's nose. What I smell is very heavy incense and spices (cinnamon-like) followed by a really nice spiced vanilla fragrance. I do not understand the other comparisons here. The only other fragrance this smells like IMO is Ambre Nuit. They are incredibly close, with Palais Bourbon being better in my opinion. I think it is a phenomenal winter time special occasion scent, but the use case is limited in my opinion. If you dont live in an area that has a COLD winter, this can be tough to wear. 8/10